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Bank of Canada Maintains Overnight Rate at 2.25% On January 28, the Bank of Canada announced it will maintain the current overnight rate at 2.25%, citing ongoing economic uncertainties and moderate inflation trends. The decision reflects the Bank's cautious approach to monetary policy amid mixed economic signals. […]

Cornerstone Hosts MP John-Paul Danko  In collaboration with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Cornerstone hosted John-Paul Danko, MP for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, on December 16 at the association’s office for a roundtable discussion on the federal budget and its impact on […]

HAMILTON, ON (February 9, 2026) - In 2025, the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) donated $191,680 to support housing-related initiatives in Burlington, Haldimand County, Hamilton, Niagara North, Norfolk County, Mississauga, Waterloo Region, and surrounding areas.  These donations are made possible through Cornerstone’s participation in the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation’s (ORCF) Every REALTOR® Campaign (ERC). […]

JANUARY 2026 Entrance Fee $1000.00 Cornerstone Dues $315.00 OREA $193.72 OREA Initiation Fee $200.00 CREA $77.50 CREA Initiation Fee $500.00 HST $297.21 Total $2583.43 FEBRUARY 2026 Entrance Fee $1000.00 Cornerstone Dues $210.00 OREA $129.15 OREA Initiation Fee $200.00 CREA $77.50 […]

HAMILTON, ON (January 21, 2026) - Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) commend's today's announcement by Minister Stephen Crawford and RECO Administrator and Acting CEO Jean Lépine to enable 100 per cent payment for all eligible iPro commission protection claims.   Following RECO's failure to freeze iPro Realty accounts and promptly notify the industry, registrants and […]

Government Relations: A Year of Advocacy and Future Direction Kyle Christie with Cornerstone Director Sandra Longden Cornerstone recognizes the many housing challenges our communities face, and we believe that advocacy is essential for amplifying our voices on important issues and […]

HAMILTON, ON (December 24, 2025) - Cornerstone commends today’s open letter from RECO Administrator Jean Lépine, which commits to working toward the full payment of 100% of eligible commission claims owed to registrants as quickly as possible and for acknowledging this as a top priority.  Following the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s (RECO) failure to promptly freeze iPro Realty accounts and notify the industry, registrants and consumers were exposed […]

HAMILTON, ON (December 16, 2025) - Cornerstone was pleased to see the Government of Ontario and the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) take a first step to financially support consumers and REALTORS® affected by the iPro Realty scandal. Yesterday, RECO’s Insurance Program Manager announced that funds would begin to […]

HAMILTON, ON (December 12, 2025) – The Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) has been steadfastly championing for consumers and REALTORS® impacted by RECO’s mismanagement of the iPro Realty scandal by calling for RECO and the Ontario Government to ensure all those affected are made whole.    RECO's decision to not freeze the iPro Realty accounts and […]